26 low data
J Doran & Sons
No rating yet✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Driveway Paving
First Call Unique Drives and Paving Ltd
Driveway PavingBlock Paving SpecialistsPatio & Garden Paving
Google-verified20 Google reviewsover 10 years
- Services
- Driveway Paving, Block Paving Specialists, Patio & Garden Paving
- Reviews
- 20
What recent reviews say
Most reviewers praise Michael's team for punctual, well-finished driveway and patio work at competitive rates, with strong on-time performance. However, serious complaints describe unsafe site practices (exposed trenches, no fencing or permits for two days), unprofessional conduct, drainage problems post-installation, and abandonment when contacted about defects, creating a stark split in reliability.
Praised for
- punctual and efficient
- skilled workmanship on driveways and patios
- fair pricing
- helpful design suggestions
- professional team under Michael
Watch-outs
- unsafe site management and lack of permits
- poor follow-up on repairs and communication failures
- unprofessional conduct and language
- drainage and water pooling issues
- work deterioration within months
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Best for: Homeowners seeking quick-turnaround driveway and patio work with design input, where site safety and formal follow-up are less critical.
Think twice if: Those needing careful site management, drainage guarantees, or formal aftercare; previous complaints include exposed trenches without permits, water pooling, and unresponsiveness to defect reports.
Strengths
- Often available at short notice (next-day callouts cited)
- Attention to design detail and custom patterns
- Thorough site clearance and debris removal
- Drainage and structural work handled
Worth knowing
- Michael is the named owner and lead; appears on most reviews
- Custom block paving patterns offered (e.g. diamond designs)
- Wall pointing and dampproofing work done alongside driveway work
- Artificial grass and garden clearance offered but subject to complaint
- One review describes driveway sinking two months after completion
What reviews say by service
- Driveway Paving
- Highly praised for speed and finish quality; one complaint of subsidence two months post-work
- Block Paving Specialists
- Multiple five-star reviews cite neat levels, custom patterns, and sturdy construction
- Patio & Garden Paving
- Strong praise for design input and final appearance; one artificial grass job poorly executed and abandoned
How it compares
- Rated 4.4 against a 4.51 average across the 26 driveway paving businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Our Rubric Star rating 65
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- How quickly can they start work?
- One reviewer reports they came out the next day when other contractors had two-week lead times. Multiple reviews mention punctual arrival on agreed dates.
- Do they offer design input?
- Yes. Reviewers mention they made suggestions that improved original ideas and created custom patterns like interconnected diamonds on request.
- What happens if there's a problem after the work?
- One reviewer who reported a sinking driveway at two months says communication failed. Another who needed repairs after artificial grass work says the team promised to return but did not and stopped answering calls.
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